CHANGE A FAMILY’S STORY THIS CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, you can provide hope to families in need, from providing food for a hungry baby to helping a family during a disaster to providing families with financial security. Your gift is more than a present—it’s a story of God’s love in action.

This Christmas, be the hands and feet to reach families in need.

To download a 2025 Gift Catalogue go to https://gifts.samaritanspurse.org.au/

Safe Church Level 1 Live Online Training Sessions with Langmeil group.

Both modules required to complete/update Level 1.

Monday Nov. 24th "Induction”. 6.30pm for 7pm - 8.30pm session

Tuesday Dec. 2nd “Safeguarding”. 6.30pm for 7pm - 8.30pm session

Registration on the LCA website Safe Church Training - LCA (scroll down to the 'Australian live online webinar level 1’ for the link to the form).

For assistance, contact Marilyn, BT SC Coordinator - 0418 632 006

SBLC Governance Council (GC) Update – October 2025

Our SBLC leadership teams will meet for a workshop with Pastor Stephen Schultz this Sunday afternoon.

Please pray as they meet together and plan the way forward for the SBLC.

The GC sees this gathering as essential to ensure all leaders share a common understanding and can effectively communicate with their congregations.

The leadership teams who will be involved with the workshop are:

SBLC Governance Council, SBLC Ministry Team, SBLC Call Committee.

The 6 Church Councils from our individual sites - Bethany, Tabor, Grace, Lyndoch, Schoenborn & Langmeil.

The two Parish Church Councils - Bethany/Tabor & Lyndoch/Rowland Flat.

Next steps:

Distribute the action plan and timeline to all members

Host several Q&A sessions to address your questions

Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers as we move forward together. Yours in Christ The SBLC Governance Council.